SVP Programs
3 weeks ago
Detroit, United States
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Full time
TheRole
Location: Detroit, MI
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Overview:
As a member of the Museum’s Executive Management Team, the SVP Programs & Exhibitions reports to the President & CEO and will serve as a key ambassador for the Museum as it relates to all its public facing programs and services.
In partnership with the President& CEO, establishshort and long-range vision, general operating plans, and annual goals, objectives, and priorities for all the Museum’s exhibition, public programs and engagement, performance and educational activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the President’s senior management team.
- In collaboration with the President & CEO, establish the Museum as a visionary and innovative creator of cultural and historical programs focused on the African American experience.
- In collaboration with the President & CEO, spearhead the Museum’s strategic efforts to provide its programs and services to a growing online constituency.
- Think holistically about strategic programming initiatives to make informed choices about program creation and enhancements.
- Lead and collaborate with Museum colleagues in the Curatorial, Exhibition Design, Education, Public Programs,and other departments to create impactfullearning experiences for all visitors and stakeholders.
- Provide a supportive and outcomes-driven environment for direct reports that include the Directors of Collections & Exhibitions, Designand Fabrication, and Learning & Engagement.
- In collaboration with the President & CEO, spearhead initiatives to engage diverse communities within the City of Detroit, across the nation, and around the world.
- Further develop, build upon, and manage partnerships with external entities - including cultural institutions, educational professionals, community groups, thought leaders, and government agencies.
- Monitor and measurethe success and impact of exhibitions and program initiatives.
- Work in close collaboration with the SeniorVice President of for Institutional Advancement to develop and implement marketing strategies for the Museum’s programs to achieve maximum reach and impact.
- Strategically align programs with the Museum’s Mission, new Strategic Plan, and broader organizational priorities.
- Educate, inspire, and engage a broad rangeof audiences througha variety of programmatic formats and platforms.
- Establish annual goals,objectives, and priorities with each team of directreports.
- Collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement to identify and apply for funding opportunities from individual, government, foundation, and corporate sources.
- Work closely with the Vice President of Organizational Development and direct reports to manage program budgets.
- Maximize earned income from programs while preserving aesthetic and educational integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Person:
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in African American Studies, Museum Studies or a related field or the equivalent background derivedfrom work experience. An advanced degree such as an MFA or PhD degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience of at least ten (10) years of contemporary and innovative educational or programmatic leadership in a senior role.
- A strong track record of providing best-practice, creative and innovative leadership to design and deliver impactful public programming and community building experiences to fulfill and amplify the Museum’s mission.
- Background of successin leading highlysuccessful teams, mobilizing resources, maximizing the potential of team members to achieve division goals.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to guide team members and colleagues on the path to best-in-class implementation.
- An enterprising and pioneering approach, with knowledge of best practices in program design, evaluation, and curriculum development.
- Comfortable, skilled and engaging in an externally-facing role, including representing the institution in public forums and the local community, and articulating vision and impact.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to establish rapport and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills,comfortable with ambiguity and drives to interrupt the status quo.
- Disciplined with the abilityto plan and execute multipleprojects and initiatives to a standard of excellence, while honoring creativity and innovation.
- Strong communication skills, a dynamic speakerand presenter.
- Leads and managesteams with empathy,a high standard of excellence, accountability, and inclusivity, allowing for consensus building and recognition of teamwork.
- The ability to work closely with the President & CEO to offer creative and entrepreneurial, yet practical, ideas to achieve the strategic direction of the Museum with a deep understanding and commitment to the institutional vision the President puts forward.
Compensation:
- The Charles H. Wright Museum of African AmericanHistory offers highlycompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Salary range is $160,000to $180,000 per year, dependingon experience.